Program Schedule

Important Dates

February 2026

Website Launch, Call for Abstracts & Exhibitors

Official announcement and opening of abstract and exhibitor submissions across all 6 discussion themes.

10 May 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

Final date to submit your research and posters for review by the academic committee.

10 May 2026

Final Delegate Registration Closes

Last date to confirm attendance for the conclave.

26th to 28th May 2026

Menstrual Health & Hygiene Conclave 2026

Main event in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha.

Launching at the Conclave

Innovation Hackathon 2026

A nationwide challenge aimed at solving the most pressing infrastructural, behavioral, and product-based challenges in menstrual health.

The hackathon will be officially launched during the 2026 Conclave. Details regarding the application process, problem statements, and hackathon dates will be unveiled on 26th to 28th May 2026.

Expected Problem Tracks

  • Livelihood interventions & local manufacturing
  • Faith, Stigma, and behavioral change campaigns
  • Design of reusable and eco-friendly products
  • IoT & Digital health solutions for MHH
  • Accessibility in schools and public spaces

Archive

The 2025 Edition

Looking back at the inaugural conclave and the foundations laid for actionable change.

2025

Inaugural Report

100+ Delegates Attended

Researchers, practitioners, students, and community leaders from across Odisha and beyond.

Multi-Language Media Coverage

Featured in English, Odia, and regional media including headline stories on innovation and stigma.

Launch of the Innovation Hackathon 2025

The first ideation challenge to crowdsource sustainable MHH tech and social campaigns.

Official PIB Press Release